Worst air pollution Dingwall, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Dingwall is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Dingwall is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Traffic on the A82 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Air quality in Dingwall is shaped by its location in Highland, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. The prevailing Atlantic airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
27.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
21.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Dingwall right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Dingwall is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dingwall?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dingwall will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Dingwall?
Here's the thing about Dingwall: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let A82 traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. Summer's more of a mixed bag: ozone can spike in strong sun, but overall dispersion tends to be better than the depths of winter. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Dingwall based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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